Concierge Grand Canyon

The Grand Canyon is one of the most visited attractions in Arizona….and for good reason! Being one of the seven wonders of the world and containing so much history and beauty, the Grand Canyon is a must-do for every Arizona visitor and resident alike.

Driving to the Grand Canyon

The majority of our guests make the Grand Canyon a day trip and drive in their own vehicle. If you have the time, we suggest you “do the loop” and drive up one route then come back on different route to the one you went up on. We can provide you with all the maps, directions and suggestions that you need. Grand Canyon: Plan Your Visit would be another good resource as far as other things to expect for your journey to the Canyon.

Take State Route 179 away from the hotel and get onto I-17. If you stay on 1-17 it becomes the main street of Flagstaff and when you go under the railway line, the first traffic light is the left turn that becomes Hwy 180. Take 180 until Hwy 64, then 64 to the south entrance for the Grand Canyon.

If you came in at the south entrance you can drive yourself to the overlooks on the East Rim and walk around the main area of the South Rim where you will see the historic El Tovar Lodge, the Hopi House, Kolb Studio and the Bright Angel trail that goes down in to the Canyon. They offer free shuttles which run every 15 minutes and take you to the overlooks out to the west.

This route takes about two and a fifteen minutes and is the most direct.

For a route that has a few more stops along the way:

Take State Route 179 away from the hotel and get onto I-17 until you reach Flagstaff, then take I-40 East to 89 North and proceed towards the eastern entrance of the Grand Canyon at the Desert View Watchtower along AZ-64 W.

It will cost $30 per vehicle to enter the canyon and once you are there, it is easy to get around to the various overlooks and other interesting sights.

As far as dining at the canyon goes, El Tovar is the best restaurant at the canyon. Bright Angel Lodge is casual and the ideal place for a quick meal. If you take your own food, there are lots of places to enjoy a picnic lunch overlooking the Canyon.

Grand Canyon Tours

Pink Jeep will pick you up at L’Auberge and drive you to the Grand Canyon. Please note this is not a private tour. The tours leave L’Auberge around 8:00 am and get back around 6:30pm.

Zeus M Tours will provide a private tour to the Grand Canyon with transportation from L’Auberge de Sedona. The tour can be personalized to the experience that you are looking to have and the activities that interest your group. Tours can range in number of guests from 2 – 28, depending on the size of your group. Once you reach the Grand Canyon, explore the trails on your own or enjoy a guided tour from guides with over 2,000 miles of hiking in the canyon. Tours guarantee an action-packed itinerary, while delivering a truly knowledgeable and authentic travel experience.

VIP Grand Canyon Loop Tour– 8am to 6pm; $845 for the first 4, +$100 each extra, up to 9 people (no charge for ninth guest); all-inclusive rate; lunch orders from Wildflower Bread Company can be ordered after receiving confirmation email. Lunches are taken with and enjoyed anytime on the tour. *Prices do not include gratuity.

Grand Canyon Sunset Tour– 12:30pm to 3 hours after sunset; $945 for the first 4, +$100 each extra, up to 9 people (no charge for ninth guest); all-inclusive rate; lunch orders from Wildflower Bread Company can be ordered after receiving confirmation email. Lunches are taken with and enjoyed anytime on the tour. *Prices do not include gratuity.

Once you are at the Grand Canyon you can drive yourself to all the overlooks or if you prefer, plan a tour with Pink Jeep Tours ahead of time. All tours pick up from the Imax Theatre complex in Tusayan, just outside the South Entrance:

Hiking along The Rim Trail at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon is easy to do without much guidance—the Pocket Map: South Rim Guide and Services is an extremely useful resource for understanding the Grand Canyon and planning your day. There is also a free shuttle system running at 15-minute intervals between sunrise and sunset (30-miute intervals an hour before sunrise and after sunset) that spans most of the park, allowing access to the area surrounding the visitor center and the western portion of the park.

If a guided hiking experience is preferred, then following are some options:

The Grand Trail: approx. 3 hrs; $82/Adult – This is a guided and narrated pavement-based tour along the South Rim.

The Wildland Trekking Company (800) 715-4453: They offer custom or day hikes ranging from 4 to 10 hours for five different trail options with prices ranging from $115-$215 per person.

Pygmy Guides (877) 279-4697:They offer day tours, starting at $129 per person and $490 for private options, and five hikes, ranging from 3 to 7 miles. They offer 10% off for groups of four or more.

Biking at the Grand Canyon

The roadways at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon are bicycle friendly. There are two “greenway” sections, one at the west end and the other at the east end of the park where bikers are permitted to ride on paved sections along the rim. Otherwise, biking along The Rim Trail is not permitted. Nonetheless, biking can be an excellent way to make your way around the canyon to the various lookouts points.

Grand Canyon Tour: From Sedona, we fly up Oak Creek, past the San Francisco Peaks to the Little Colorado River. See the Painted Desert with all of the pastel colors that create it’s beauty. Get a panoramic view of the East end of the Grand Canyon, and all of it’s splendor from high above, south of the South Rim. With this flight, you will have memories that will last you forever.